In a remarkable diplomatic move, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that his country intends to formally recognize the State of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025, with the aim of preserving the possibility of a two-state solution.
During a press conference on Wednesday, Carney explained that this decision is conditional on radical reforms in Palestinian governance, including holding general elections in 2026, with Hamas excluded from participation.
He added, "The reality on the ground, including the widespread hunger in Gaza, makes it clear that the opportunity for a Palestinian state is fading before our eyes."
He pointed out that the decision comes amid accelerating Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and a vote in the Israeli Knesset calling for the annexation of the West Bank, reinforcing the international trend toward symbolic steps in support of the Palestinians.
He stressed that Canada "condemns the Israeli government's creation of conditions for a catastrophe in Gaza."
The Canadian move came just one day after Britain announced its intention to recognize a Palestinian state by September, unless Israel commits to concrete measures to end the war, allow aid access, and halt its annexation policies.
In contrast, Israel strongly condemned the Canadian decision, describing it as a "distorted international pressure campaign" that could play into Hamas' hands and weaken Israel's position at a sensitive moment.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot also revealed that 15 countries had issued a collective call to recognize the State of Palestine, at the conclusion of the two-state solution conference held in New York.
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Canada announces its intention to recognize the State of Palestine in September.